I use three 16 foot cattle panels, 48 (approximate)
inches high. I purchased a 12 foot by 16 foot
tarp from my local Coop or TSC. This is one
tarp we pay a little more for to insure it
lasts longer.

First I built a frame
with rough-cut 2 by 4s. The frame is 12 feet
long and approximately 10 feet wide. I adjust
the width to get height in the middle. I used
spikes to secure the frame to the ground.
I then nailed (with staples) the cattle panel
to one side of the frame. I then bowed the
cattle panel to get the middle was approximately
5 feet tall. I then attached the other end
to a board. I repeated the same process with
a second panel, attaching both ends to the
boards. Next I attached the two panels together
using plastic cables ties. They are easy to
use and hold everything in place.

With the first two panels tied together, I
placed the third panel into place, and attached
the ends to the boards and tied it to the
other panels with cable ties.

I drove a T post on each side near
the opening, at a point where the T post goes
through the panel about 24 to 30 inches from
the end of the panel. I attach the panels
to the T Post with plastic cable ties. This
keeps the goats from jumping on it and the
panels giving way under the weight of the
goats. I do this to each of the corners.

Finally I put the tarp over the panels and
attached both ends and the sides to the panels
with cable ties.

A good tarpaulin will last two years in Tennessee
winters/summers. Total cost, to include tarpaulin,
staples, cable ties, and lumber is less than
$50. This shelter comfortably protects 10
to 12 adult does, with kids, from the elements.

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